Median home cost: $286,000
Population: 3,000
Families (Ages 0-17): 10.13%
5 Local parks
3 Park playgrounds
2 Islands and 7 shoals in Allegheny Island State Park
Top Schools: Acmetonia Elementary School (Acmetonia), Springdale Junior-Senior High School (Springdale)
Consisting of neighborhoods like Harmarville and Acmetonia, and bordering Cheswick, Harmar Township’s population leans older but still offers plenty for families to do. The community has a small-town atmosphere and is home to several nature-based attractions, making it a great place to take it easy and get away from the bustle of urban Pittsburgh.
Getting Back to Nature
Harmar Township is bordered by the Allegheny River, so many of its attractions make use of that proximity. The C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam stretches across the river and is on the National Register of Historic Places, making it one of the most notable sites in the area. If you’re feeling adventurous, try braving the waters of Allegheny Island State Park, which contains several islands only accessible by boat.
Indoor Family Fun
Aside from outdoor attractions, there are still many ways to keep your family entertained in Harmar Township. Just down the road from Harmarville is Zone 28, an indoor entertainment center boasting 33 bowling lanes, a laser tag arena, escape rooms and more. It’s a great place to spend a rainy day or to hold a birthday party!
Don’t Miss: Try to spot the area’s resident bald eagles, catch a game at the Harmar Hurricanes Soccer Complex or take a hike at Emmerling Community Park (Indiana Township).
More for Families
- Deer Lakes Bowl (Russelton)
- Riverview Antique N Marketplace
- Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
- Community Library of Allegheny Valley (Natrona Heights, serving Harmar Township)
- Sheetz (24-hour convenience store)
Family-Friendly Eats
- Gino Bros. Pizzeria & Bar
- Wicked Witches Bar & Grill
- Tailgater’s
- Gino’s Petit Dejeuner Breakfast
- Rail House Restaurant
Local Pediatricians
- Hayley Hellstern – Zest Pediatrics of Fox Chapel (Aspinwall)
- Gordon Kimberly – UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics (near Blawnox)
- Kavitha Bhat – Renaissance Family Practice-UPMC (near Blawnox)
